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MacDonald K, Pondel M, Abraham I. Cost-efficiency and budget-neutral expanded access modeling of pembrolizumab versus the novel PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab in locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer. J Med Econ 2024; 27:24-33. [PMID: 39016841 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2024.2380872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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AIMS To estimate in a panel of patients with locally advanced/metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with a programmed death receptor-1 inhibitor in the US in 2024 (1) the cost-efficiency of toripalimab regimens compared to pembrolizumab regimens; and (2) the budget-neutral expanded access to additional toripalimab cycles and regimens from accrued savings. METHODS Simulation modeling of toripalimab + pemetrexed + carboplatin in nonsquamous NSCLC to a similar pembrolizumab regimen in a panel of 49,647 patients; utilizing two cost inputs (wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) at market entry and an estimated ex ante toripalimab price point of 80% of pembrolizumab average sales price (ASP)) plus administration costs over one and two years of treatment with treatment rates from 1%-10%. Scenario analyses with treatment durations equivalent to toripalimab and pembrolizumab trials' median PFS were also conducted. RESULTS In the WAC-based models, toripalimab saves $2,223 per patient per cycle and $40,014 over 1 year of treatment ($77,805 over 2 years). Extrapolated to the 49,647-patient panel, estimated 1-year savings range from $19,865,840 (1% treatment rate) to $198,658,399 (10% rate). Reallocating these savings permits budget-neutral expanded access to an additional 1,753 (1% rate) to 17,533 (10% rate) toripalimab maintenance cycles or to an additional 97 (1% rate) to 972 (10%) full 1-year toripalimab regimens with all agents. Two-year savings range from $38,628,022 (1% rate) to $386,280,221 (10%). Reallocating these efficiencies provides expanded access ranging from 3,409 (1% rate) to 34,093 (10%) additional toripalimab cycles or to 97 to 973 full 2-year regimens. The ex ante ASP model showed similar results as did the scenario analyses but at a lower magnitude than the base case. CONCLUSION Toripalimab generates significant savings that enable budget-neutral funding for up to 17,533 [34,093] additional maintenance cycles over one year [two years] with toripalimab + pemetrexed in nonsquamous NSCLC, or 972 [973] full one-year [two-year] regimens.
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- Department of Medical Affairs, Coherus BioSciences, Inc, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Department of Research, Matrix45, Tucson, AZ, USA
- University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine - Tucson, University of Arizona, AZ, USA Tucson
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Abraham I, Crawford J, Schwartzberg L. On-body injector pegfilgrastim for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia prophylaxis: Current Status. Cancer Treat Res Commun 2024; 40:100824. [PMID: 38865836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2024.100824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Myelosuppression, a challenge in cancer treatment, often results in severe complications. Prophylactic granulocyte colony-stimulating factors, particularly pegfilgrastim, mitigate chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. This narrative review evaluates the role of on-body injector (OBI) devices for pegfilgrastim administration. A comprehensive search strategy of PubMed and AI-powered intuitive search tools, complemented by authors' contributions, yielded a body of papers presenting evidence on OBI devices, their effectiveness and safety, the benefits and challenges of OBI versus pre-filled syringe administration, patient preferences for pegfilgrastim administration, and economic considerations. DISCUSSION OBI devices prove effective and safe, with advantages such as reduced clinic visits and enhanced adherence. Studies highlight cost-efficiency and expanded access, emphasizing the socioeconomic context. Patient and provider preferences underscore the potential of OBI devices in cancer care, with implications for healthcare resource utilization and pharmacoeconomics. CONCLUSION The value proposition of OBI devices lies in improving patient outcomes, convenience, resource optimization, and enhancing the overall cancer care experience. As biosimilar OBIs enter the market, they may offer cost savings, further influencing their adoption and their positioning as a cost-efficient alternative in cancer care. Ongoing research and technological advancements are expected to contribute to the broader acceptance of OBI devices in cancer care delivery.
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- Ivo Abraham
- Center for Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomic Research Center, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; The University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA.
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- William N. Pennington Cancer Institute at Renown Health, Reno, NV, USA; School of Medicine, University of Nevada - Reno, Reno, NV, USA
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MacDonald K, Pondel M, Abraham I. Cost-efficiency and budget-neutral expanded access modeling of the novel PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab versus pembrolizumab in recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. J Med Econ 2024; 27:1-8. [PMID: 38488887 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2024.2331905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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AIMS To estimate, in the setting of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (R/M NPC) for an assumed 1,207 incident US cases in 2024, (1) the cost-efficiency of a toripalimab-gemcitabine-cisplatin regimen compared to a similar pembrolizumab regimen; and (2) the budget-neutral expanded access to additional toripalimab cycles and regimens afforded by the accrued savings. METHODS Simulation modeling utilized two cost inputs (wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) at market entry and an ex ante toripalimab price point of 80% of pembrolizumab average sales price (ASP)) and drug administration costs over 1 and 2 years of treatment with treatment rates ranging from 45% to 90%. In the absence of trial data for pembrolizumab-gemcitabine-cisplatin in R/M NPC, it is assumed that such a regimen would be comparable to toripalimab-gemcitabine-cisplatin in efficacy and safety. RESULTS In the models utilizing the WAC, toripalimab saves $2,223 per patient per cycle and $40,014 over 1 year of treatment ($77,805 over 2 years). Extrapolated to the 1,207-patient panel, estimated 1-year savings range from $21,733,702 (45% treatment rate) to $43,467,404 (90% rate). Reallocating these savings permits budget-neutral expanded access to an additional 2,359 (45% rate) to 4,717 (90% rate) toripalimab maintenance cycles or to an additional 126 (45% rate) to 252 (90%) full 1-year toripalimab regimens with all agents. Two-year savings range from $42,259,976 (45% rate) to $84,519,952 (90% rate). Reallocating these efficiencies provides expanded access, ranging from an additional 4,586 (45% rate) to 9,172 (90% rate) toripalimab cycles or to an additional 128-257 full 2-year toripalimab regimens. The ex ante ASP model showed similar results. CONCLUSION This simulation demonstrates that treatment with toripalimab generates savings that enable budget-neutral funding for up to an additional 252 regimens with toripalimab-gemcitabine-cisplatin for one full year, the equivalent of approximately 21% of the 2024 incident cases of R/M NPC in the US.
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- Coherus BioSciences, Inc, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Matrix45, Tucson, AZ, USA
- University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine - Tucson, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Alkhatib NS, Halloush S, Abraham I. The status and preparation for the next decade of biosimilars in the Middle Eastern and North African region. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:671-677. [PMID: 37493610 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2241346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Little is known about the status and the future potential of biosimilars in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. AREAS COVERED This perspective provides insights into the current regulatory landscape of some MENA countries, currently available biosimilars, the potential of biosimilars in the next decade, and challenges to overcome. EXPERT OPINION Given the economic and demographic heterogeneity across the MENA countries, biosimilars could reduce significant economic unmet needs in these countries. In the next decade, biosimilars may witness higher approval rates and market share over their originators in the MENA countries. We argue that the regulatory bodies in the MENA countries should adopt the new policies of the FDA, the EMA, and the WHO, that aim to ease the biosimilar approval process. These policies are to adopt technology in the process of approval; engage health technology assessment bodies in price assessment; provide educational materials to increase awareness among providers, patients, and payers. Further, MENA countries should upgrade the external-reference pricing systems to more sophisticated ones that consider the heterogeneity in economics and needs.
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- Nimer S Alkhatib
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Evaluation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Pi Pharma Intelligence, LLC, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Evaluation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Matrix45, LLC, Tucson, Arizona
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Kitchen K, Mosier MC. Real-world febrile neutropenia rates with same-day versus next-day pegfilgrastim after myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Future Oncol 2022; 18:2551-2560. [PMID: 35708316 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2022-0365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To compare the incidence of febrile neutropenia (FN) after same-day versus next-day pegfilgrastim. Materials & methods: This single-institution, real-world, retrospective electronic health record-based study included patients who received chemotherapy and prophylactic same-day or next-day pegfilgrastim/pegfilgrastim-cbqv. Results: In cycle 1, 117 patients received same-day pegfilgrastim and 180 patients received next-day pegfilgrastim. FN episodes in cycle 1 occurred in 6.0 versus 6.7% of patients with same-day versus next-day pegfilgrastim, respectively (p = 0.814). Across all cycles, 8.5 and 9.4% of patients experienced ≥1 FN episode after same-day versus next-day pegfilgrastim, respectively (p = 0.793). In the breast cancer patient subgroup, FN occurred 3.2% of same-day pegfilgrastim cycles versus 1.8% of next-day pegfilgrastim cycles (p = 0.938). Conclusion: No significant differences were detected between same-day and next-day pegfilgrastim administration.
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- Kyle Kitchen
- Clinical Services Department, Utah Cancer Specialists, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, USA
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- Biostatistics Department, EMB Statistical Solutions, LLC, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA
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Cornes P, Kelton J, Liu R, Zaidi O, Stephens J, Yang J. Real-world cost-effectiveness of primary prophylaxis with G-CSF biosimilars in patients at intermediate/high risk of febrile neutropenia. Future Oncol 2022; 18. [PMID: 35354304 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2022-0095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Real-world data suggests superiority of pegfilgrastim (PEG) over filgrastim (FIL) in reducing the incidence of chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia (FN), probably attributable to underdosed FIL in practice. We used real-world data to assess the cost-effectiveness of primary prophylaxis with PEG versus FIL in cancer patients at intermediate-to-high risk of FN from a US payer perspective. Methods: A Markov model with lifetime horizon. Results: For the high-risk group, PEG (vs FIL) biosimilars resulted in 0.43 FN events prevented (FNp), 0.27 quality-adjusted life-years gained (QALYg) and a cost saving of USD$5703. For the intermediate-risk group, PEG biosimilar led to 0.18 FNp and 0.12 QALYg, at USD$9674/FNp and USD$14,502/QALYg. Conclusion: PEG biosimilars may provide opportunities to optimize FN management in patients with intermediate-to-high FN risk.
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- Patient Health & Impact (PHI), Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY 10017, USA
- Institute for Social & Economic Research & Policy, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA
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McBride A, Alrawashdh N, MacDonald K, Abraham I. Expanded access to anticancer treatments from conversion to biosimilar pegfilgrastim-cbqv in US breast cancer patients. Future Oncol 2021; 18:363-373. [PMID: 34747185 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-0979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Aim: To estimate cost-savings from conversion to biosimilar pegfilgrastim-cbqv that could be reallocated to provide budget-neutral expanded access to AC (doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide) and TCH (docetaxel/carboplatin/trastuzumab) in breast cancer (BC) patients. Methods: Simulation modeling in panels of 20,000 BC and 5000 HER2-positive (HER2+ BC) patients, varying treatment duration (one-six cycles) and conversion rates (10-100%), to estimate cost-savings and additional AC and TCH treatment that could be provided. Results: In 20,000 patients, cost-savings of $1,083 per-patient per-cycle translate to $21,652,064 (one cycle) to $129,912,397 (six cycles). Savings range from $5,413,016 to $32,478,097, respectively, in the 5000-patient HER2+ BC panel. Conclusion: Conversion to pegfilgrastim-cbqv could save up to $130 million and provide more than 220,000 additional cycles of antineoplastic treatment on a budget-neutral basis to BC patients.
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- Ali McBride
- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA.,University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA.,Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA.,University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, USA.,Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.,Matrix45, Tucson, AZ, USA
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MacDonald K, Alrawashdh N, McBride A, Abraham I. Conversion to biosimilar pegfilgrastim-cbqv enables budget-neutral access to FOLFIRINOX treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Future Oncol 2021; 17:4561-4570. [PMID: 34382416 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-0718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To estimate the cost-savings from conversion to biosimilar pegfilgrastim-cbqv that can be reallocated to provide budget-neutral expanded access to FOLFIRINOX in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Methods: Simulation modeling in a panel of 2500 FOLFIRINOX-treated patients, using varying treatment duration (1-12 cycles) and conversion rates (10-100%), to estimate cost-savings and additional FOLFIRINOX treatment that could be budget neutral. Results: In a 2500-patient panel at 100% conversion, savings of US$6,907.41 per converted patient over 12 cycles of prophylaxis translate to US$17.3 million and could provide 72,273 additional FOLFIRINOX doses or 6023 full 6-month regimens. Conclusion: Conversion to biosimilar CIN/FN prophylaxis can generate significant cost-savings and provide budget-neutral expanded access to FOLFIRINOX treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.,Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Matrix45, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA.,Center for Health Outcomes & PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.,University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.,Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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